Resistance-Band Standing Hip Abduction
Tone your outer thighs with resistance bands! This standing hip abduction exercise is great for at-home strengthening.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Setup:
- Begin by placing a resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees. Ensure that the band is flat against your skin and is not twisted.
2. Positioning:
- Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart. Shift your weight onto your left leg, keeping a slight bend in your knee.
- Engage your core muscles to help maintain balance.
3. Movement:
- Keeping your left leg firm, slowly lift your right leg out to the side.
- Ensure that your leg stays straight and that you do not lean your torso to the left.
- Raise your leg until it is at least parallel to the floor, feeling the tension in the band.
4. Return:
- Slowly lower your right leg back to the starting position, controlling the movement to maintain tension in the band throughout.
5. Repetitions:
- Perform 10-15 repetitions on the right leg.
6. Switch:
- After completing the set, switch to your left leg and repeat the process.
Tips:
- Focus on maintaining good posture throughout the exercise.
- If you feel unstable, you can hold onto a wall or a sturdy piece of furniture for support.
- Make sure to breathe evenly, exhaling as you lift your leg and inhaling as you bring it back down.